ergonomics
Repair of inguinal hernias
Open repair of inguinal hernias The operation can be performed under local (injection of local anaesthetic into the wound, regional (spinal or epidural) or general anaesthetic (the patient is asleep). If the operation is performed under a general or regional anaesthetic the...read more
Repairing your hernia
Over 75% of all hernias occur in the groin, of which the vast majority are primary inguinal hernias. Primary inguinal hernia repair remains one of the most frequently performed operations in the United Kingdom.Each year around 95,000 proced...read more
Some information about back pain
Description We usually consider the back as two separate sections: the upper back, or thoracic spine, and the lower back, or lumbar vertebra. Most chronic back pain occurs in the lower back. In fact, lower back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leadin...read more
Some information about knee pain
Description The largest joint in the body, the knee is made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the knee cap (patellae), which slides in a groove on th...read more
Soreness after prolotherapy
A patient is generally sore for a couple of days after Prolotherapy. This is because the injections have to go through some muscles to get to the ligaments and tendons. To help the muscle soreness resolve itself sooner, massage therapy and m...read more
Tennis Elbow: what to do about it?
Tennis elbow is very common and acupuncture is effective in 90% of cases. It is often caused by over-gripping a hammer, or the use of secateurs.Patients are unable to grip things easily, or not at all. This is due to inflammation of the extensor tendon of th...read more
The importance of keeping moving
Advice for office workers and their managers on problems associated with undesirable working postures should concentrate on prevention rather than cure. The current view is that it is much better for people to alternative between sitting and standing postures during their wo...read more
Three main types of back surgery
There are three basic types of back surgery: A laminectomy - removing the back part of the bone (called the lamina) over the spinal column. A segment of lamina can be removed to relieve pressure on a nerve, or the entire lamina can be removed. This pr...read more
Treatment of golfer's elbow
The Response of Modern Medicine Typical modern medical treatment for elbow pain, especially if it is the result of sports or athletic activities, involves RICE treatment (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation). Application of a brace, splint or cast may also...read more
Treatment of knee pain
The Response of Modern Medicine Modern medicine continues to search for drugs, devices and surgical procedures to eliminate chronic pain such as chronic knee pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs have become a billion dollar business. While the dru...read more
What causes back pain?
In about 85% of acute back pain cases, the exact cause cannot be identified. There are many different possible causes; the following are some of the more common causes: Sprains, strains and minor injuries, usually after lifting a heavy object or makin...read more
What is a hernia?
What is a hernia? A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall allowing contents from inside the abdomen to protrude through. Are their different types of hernias? Yes there area number of different types of hernias of the abdominal wall. The commonest type...read more
What is a whiplash?
Whiplash " ... is the acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. The magnitude of the problem is great ... at least one percent of the entire population will experience chronic pain due to whiplash.” The acceleration-dec...read more
What is back pain?
Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine, but the most common site is the lower back or lumbar region. The lower part of the back bears the weight of the upper body plus any weight you are carrying, and it also twists and bends more than the upper back.B...read more
What is in prolotherapy injection?
Most of this information is derived from the writings of Allen R. Banks, Ph.D. Proliferants used in Prolotherapy are basically substances that lead to new collagen formation. Collagen is the naturally occurring protein in the body that makes up ligaments and...read more
What is prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a simple, natural technique that stimulates the body to repair the painful area when the natural healing process needs a little assistance. That's all the body needs, the rest it can take care of on it's own. In most cases, commonly prescribed anti-in...read more
What to expect from your hernia repair
For many, hernia repair represents a ‘first surgical experience’ and despite some comments in the public domain to the contrary, the post-operative period can be a little uncomfortable and worrying.People do differ, but following hernia repair at The University H...read more
What's the proof that prolotherapy is working?
This is a common question asked by people just about to receive Prolotherapy for the first time. Typically there are several variables that are looked at to make sure the Prolotherapy is achieving the results the person desires. Function Is the person able to function bett...read more
When is back surgery an option?
The decision to undergo back surgery will and should never be taken lightly. Back surgery is a last resort and will only be considered conservative treatment options had failed.The only real indications for back surgery are: When a nerve is pinched; When theread more
Whiplash injury symptoms and contributing factors
Each year, about two million people in the United States sustain a head injury. About 85 percent are considered to be "minor" in nature. However, many of these minor head injuries have significant, long-lasting results. In many cases, the injuries which result i...read more
Whiplash treatments: acupuncture
This is caused by an impact to the head, which the person then tries to stop. It is not only car accidents that involvement whiplash injuries, although this does account for a lot of whiplash accidents. The impact can be at the side, front, or the back. The injury will be on...read more
Whiplash: an introduction
When the soft tissue of the neck gets injured, it is known commonly as whiplash. It is also called neck strain. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it is endured by one in five motorists in rear-end collisions. The injury is known to have several symptoms ...read more
Your tests say abnormality, but is that te cause of pain?
There is an epidemic of people suffering from chronic pain. We believe part of the reason is incorrect diagnosis. For instance, very seldom do we find that arthritis itself, is the cause of the pain in sufferers. It is estimated that 15% of the U.S. population has arthritis,...read more
